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Tips From College Admissions Representatives

vintagedolls:

This post is specifically for getting into a highly selective college. Most people assume that one needs to valedictorian or some genius that invented something to attend a prestigious school. That is far from the truth. Although prestigious colleges do look rely heavily upon your GPA, academic rigor of your classes, and standardized test scores, they also look at different aspects of the applicant as a person—these also vary from school to school. For example:

• Stanford University looks for intellectual vitality with a love of learning and interaction with teachers and fellow students. They are looking for the most compelling students, not the most competitive. 75% of the students who apply are qualified. They must look elsewhere for more information. The essay and teacher letters of recommendation are very important. Respect for others is also important.
• Yale is looking for a unique student. Explain your passion and engage in your classes in high school.
• Brown is looking for self-motivated, active thinkers and learners. You need to have a passion about something and intellectual curiosity.
• Harvard is looking for well-cultivated interests, specialists and focused students who are involved.
• Princeton is looking for students who challenge themselves and bring a unique viewpoint to campus. The essay needs to fit with you and show your true voice.
• Dartmouth wants to know what you will bring to the college. Peer recommendations are important.
• University of Chicago is interested in who you are as a thinker.

The general theme of these college is that they are looking for students that will bring more recognition upon the school. They want to know in which ways you will benefit them. Also keep in mind that although these colleges look at AP scores, most of the more reputable schools will not accept your AP credits for they want their name branded on everything.

NEED THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.

i should go to stanford/brown then.

too bad i live in canada and tuition in the states is so expensive.